10 Most Patriotic WWE Moments

8. John Cena’s WrestleMania 31 Entrance

After U.S. Champion Rusev entered Levi’s Stadium in an army tank, it was nearly impossible for John Cena to top that entrance. So instead of over-the-top pageantry, Cena went the simplistic route – a video package celebrating America.

Of course, this was a WWE production, so it deserved an Emmy. Historic soundbites from former presidents about the American Dream and productivity interspersed with visuals of post-9/11 recovery and the moon landing. Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush commended the nation’s military as heroes with unshakable resolve, determined to overcome all enemies. It was a stirring warm-up to Cena’s arrival, and probably inspired a few fans to enlist.

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